Chicago bride and groom kiss on LaSalle Bridge outside their summer River Roast wedding

Eric & Erica’s Classic Chicago River Roast Wedding

Erica and Eric’s Chicago River Roast Wedding was such a blast! It was a hot, July day in the city… exactly what you hope for when planning a summer wedding. Family and friends traveled from near and far to witness their union, and believe me, the celebration did not disappoint! The day began with Erica […]

Chicago Valentine's Day engagement session at Quimby's Bookstore in Wicker Park

Valentine’s Day Engagement in Wicker Park – Mahala & Marla

Last month I was lucky enough to meet up with Mahala and Marla for their Valentine’s Day engagement session in Chicago! Because we all live in different parts of the country, this was the first time I’d met either of them in person. Wouldn’t you know: they are adorable as can be! We had a […]

Chicago bride and groom dancing at their summer Destihl Brewing wedding in Normal, Illinois

Summer Illinois Wedding at Destihl Brewing – Amanda & Jon

Amanda and Jon’s Destihl Brewery wedding last summer was one I’ll never forget! As fellow beer nerds AND cat lovers, we got along right off the bat. Remember their snowy winter engagement session?? It was a perfect contrast to what Mother Nature would bring on wedding day. Amanda and Jon chose to tie the knot […]

Fall Warehouse 109 wedding ceremony in outdoor garden with stylish wedding party

Stylish Fall Wedding at Warehouse 109 – Brittany & Dan

Brittany and Dan’s Warehouse 109 wedding last fall was a big, lively, family affair. These two met while working in the hospitality industry, and Brittany’s background in event planning made the pre-wedding process a breeze! By the time we met, these two already had a clear vision for the day. Mostly, they wanted to celebrate […]

Winter Engagement Session at Garfield Park Conservatory – Victoria & Sam

No two Chicago home engagement sessions will ever look the same, which is precisely why I love them so much! I often recommend starting a session at home, especially in the winter months (and if you have pets!). For Victoria and Sam, we concluded our session at their home after catching the morning light at […]

Colorful Indian Fusion Wedding in Humboldt Park – Amrita & Patrick

To say Humboldt Park is in my backyard is… not an exaggeration at all! You can find me there on a weekly basis either running, bicycling, or chasing alligators (what’s up, Chance?). So, when Amrita and Patrick told me about their Indian fusion wedding in the park, my head filled with ideas! Because they had […]

Romantic Chicago winter engagement session downtown in snow and rain

Romantic Chicago Winter Engagement Session – Sausha & Jose

Sausha and Jose’s Chicago winter engagement session was a long time coming. I first heard from these two last fall after Amanda & Jon’s snowy engagement session (fun fact: Sausha and Jon are former schoolmates!), saying that was EXACTLY what they had in mind for their own engagement photos! Because Jose and Sausha will tie […]

Bride and groom at Pickwick Theatre where they first met with custom wedding day marquee

Patricia & Tony’s Greek Wedding at St. George and Loews Chicago

Patricia and Tony tied the knot at St. George Greek Orthodox Church last June, with a wedding reception to follow at Loews Chicago O’Hare. Their traditional ceremony in Lincoln Park was an honor to witness as they joined together surrounded by loved ones. Tony and Patricia have known each other for many years, and their […]

Just married bride and groom at their La Pergola Galleria Marchetti wedding

Stunning Galleria Marchetti Wedding at La Pergola – Jenn & TJ

Jenn and TJ’s Chicago Galleria Marchetti wedding was a much anticipated event. After a year-plus engagement, these two were ready to tie the knot and celebrate! TJ proposed on a private Chicago River cruise, and I met these two shortly after. Check out their unique 2018 Engagement Session commemorating that day! Wedding day was filled […]

Surprise Lincoln Park proposal on rainy December day with Chicago skyline

Rainy Day Surprise Proposal at Lincoln Park – Amit & Maya

Many of you know that proposals are one of my FAVORITE things to capture. I was lucky enough to start this year’s Engagement Season season with Maya and Amit! These two would be visiting Chicago from New York City the day after Thanksgiving, and she had no idea they’d return with a new relationship status […]

Romantic Garfield Park Conservatory wedding with lush ferns and greenery in Chicago

BEST OF 2019: This Year’s Favorites!

Happy NEW YEAR’S EVE, friends! What a year it’s been!! Each year around this time I make a point to review my images from the past 12 months. And as I’m sure you can imagine, picking favorites is NOT an easy task! The following are just handful of moments and memories that stood out to […]